Heath Ledger

Ledger joins list of celebs who make more from the grave than when alive

Heath LedgerMelbourne, January 27 : Heath Ledger has joined other late celebrities who have grossed many more millions from their graves than they did during their lifetime.

The Australian actor, who died at the age of 28 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs in last January, reportedly earned an estimated 30.1 million dollars for his property in the previous year.

He was unfortunately added to the wealthy Forbes list of the highest-earning dead celebrities, reports News. com. au.

Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Slumdog bag SAG Awards

Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Slumdog bag SAG AwardsWashington, Jan 26: Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Slumdog Millionaire shone again at the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.

Ledger, who died form an accidental prescription drug overdose on January 22 last year, won yet another posthumous award for his role in The Dark Knight.

The SAG award for the best supporting actor was accepted by his co-star Gary Oldman on his behalf.

Kate Winslet bagged the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for `The Reader'.

Ledger had ‘most fun’ playing Joker, says family

Ledger had ‘most fun’ playing Joker, says familyLondon, Jan 24 : Playing `Joker' in The Dark Knight was "the most fun" Heath Ledger ever had working on a film, says his family.

Although the `The Patriot' actor died before the blockbuster hit was released, his sister Ashleigh Bell said playing the villainous role was fun for the late actor.

"In Heath''s words, he had the time of his life," The BBC quoted Bell, as saying.

Heath Ledger’s family lavishes praise on Michelle Williams

Heath Ledger’s family lavishes praise on Michelle WilliamsLondon, Jan 24: Heath Ledger's family has commended his ex-lover Michelle Williams for doing an excellent job in raising his daughter Matilda single-handedly.

The family had gathered at an Australian beach on Friday to remember the star in an emotional ceremony a year after his tragic death.

At the ceremony Heath's sister Kate went into rapture over Michelle's contribution in bringing up Matilda, without seeking help from anybody.

Ledger fans ask Oscar bosses to pay him special tribute

Heath LedgerLondon, Jan 23 : Fans of Hollywood actor Heath Ledger have asked Academy Award bosses to pay a special tribute to the late star.

An online poll conducted on the eve of the anniversary of Heath's death, revealed that more than 3,000 readers logged onto PopEater. com to answer the question: "What would the most fitting tribute to Heath Ledger be, a year after his death?"

58 percent stated that the best tribute to Heath at the Academy award ceremony this year would be paying special tribute to him on the occasion.

Ledger''s family reveals what gives them joy amid sorrow

Heath-LedgerMelbourne, Jan 23 : Heath Ledger''s family has said that they were `proud and excited' by his posthumous Academy Award nomination, but admitted that there's sorrow caused by the late actor's untimely death.

The Brokeback Mountain star has been nominated for an Academy Award for his role in The Dark Knight - exactly a year after his tragic death.

He died due to a prescription-drug overdose at his New York apartment on 22 January (08), shortly after completing filming of the Batman blockbuster.

Ledger's sisters Ashleigh, Olivia and Kate, read a prepared statement to the media at Perth's Cottesloe Beach.

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